Table grapes

About Table grapes

Table grapes must meet specific quality, maturity, and sizing standards defined by international and local agricultural regulations

General Quality and Condition

• Appearance: Berries must be sound, clean, whole, firm, and well-attached to the capstem.
• Defects: Must be free of decay, mold, sunburn, splitting, crushing, and waterberry. Stems must not be weak, dry, or brittle.
• Classification: Grouped into Extra Class, Class I, and Class II based on allowable tolerances for defects, shape, and coloring. [1, 2, 3]

Maturity and Sugar Levels

• Sugar Content: Minimum total soluble solids of 16 Brix (or adjusted ratios like 18:1 or 20:1 sugar-to-acid ratio depending on the specific cultivar). [1, 2]

Sizing and Weight

• Bunch Mass: Minimum bunch weight is typically 75 grams for standard commercial packs.
• Berry Diameter: Seedless varieties require a minimum diameter (commonly around 9/16 of an inch or roughly 14“18 mm depending on the grade standard), while seeded varieties have slightly larger minimum requirements. [1, 2, 3]

Packaging and Labeling

• Containers: Must be clean, dry, rigid, and undamaged.
• Labels: Must clearly mark the produce type, cultivar name, class, net mass, country of origin, and packing date. [1]

If you're looking for specific information, tell me:

• Are you looking for export standards or local South African market standards?
• Which specific grape variety (such as Crimson Seedless or Thompson Seedless) do you need details for?